Online Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management

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RYAN STETZ, STUDENT: The M P A Program helps you find the ways you want to help other people.

MATTHEW HALE, P H D: We see the idealism in our students and we see that they really want to try and change the world. And the way that we look at our job, it's to help them do better things. We take the theories of political science, we take the theories of public administration, we take the theories of economics, and we give them a real, practical focus.

NAOMI WISH, P H D: A Masters in Public Administration isn't just for people going into government. It's for people going into nonprofit organizations. It's a perfect match when we have students in the nonprofit sector concentration and the government concentration working together and learning together, so that they come up with answers that are going to make a difference.

HEATHER SMALL, M P A '05: I work with a lot of senators and city council members in New York, and so the experience with the nonprofit management program here will enable me to be comfortable speaking with politicians.

ALEX MCDONALD, M P A '05: I just found it great that the M P A Program focused on leadership, because leadership can be taught.

HEATHER SMALL: I loved the sense of community that I felt when I was here. We were a small cohort. We had a lot of time studying and working on projects together. And some of them are still my closest and dearest friend.

RYAN STETZ: There are so many group projects. Everybody knows each other. You know your professors by name. The professors know you.

LISA DELUCA, STUDENT: They're all very open to student initiative, whether it be in the classroom or in a student organization on campus or helping you to pursue an internship.

ALEX MCDONALD: The influence that I had by coming here for three months as an intern was incredible. It's not really something you just go and test out very often when it comes to local government.

JIMMY HOMSI, M P A '13: The faculty at the M P A Program introduced me to Alex McDonald, who was the assistant administrator for Millburn Township at the time, and helped me get an internship to fulfill my capstone requirements. It just shows the faculty wanted to go above and beyond for their students.

MATTHEW HALE, P H D: We've had a face-to-face program. We have classes that are hybrids that are partially face-to-face and partially online. And an entire program that is online.

HEATHER SMALL: One of the reasons I chose the program is it allowed me to keep my full-time job.

MATTHEW HALE: We've had the president in the state Senate. We've had reporters from the biggest newspapers. We've had people from the assembly all come into the classroom and talk about the day-to-day aspects of real world policy making.

NAOMI WISH: It isn't only a training that you get from the M P A Program, but you get to learn from people who are really doing research in the area.

HEATHER SMALLSeton Hall's M P A Program is one of the top-ranked programs in the country that enabled me to do literally everything I'm doing in my career, and also in my volunteer work.

RYAN STETZ: In the last two years I've been in this program, I think of the world, and also politics and the nonprofit sector, differently than I did when I walked in. Everybody has a different story, and if you're open to those new perspectives, you can really learn a lot.

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42 Credits

No GRE Required

Today, non-profit leaders need cross-sector experience, and Seton Hall University's online Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management provides exactly that. With exposure to both public and non-profit sector models, you'll be ready to tackle the challenges of running a career in civil service or a non-profit organization.

Through this program, you'll develop flexibility, adaptability, and a deeper understanding of public service and non-profit leadership. You'll explore core concepts of philanthropy, leadership, and management, then turn theory into practiceto make a difference in your community.

Seton Hall's M.P.A. program has enabled me to do literally everything I'm doing in my career and also in my volunteer work.– Heather Small, M.P.A., '05

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By the Numbers

#17 in Nonprofit Management by U.S. News & World Report

#124 National Universities – U.S. News & World Report

One of the Best Colleges in the Nation for Your Money - CNN

One of America's Top Colleges - Forbes

Top-Ranked. Industry Standard.

The M.P.A. program at Seton Hall is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administrations (N.A.S.P.A.A.). In 2018, it was ranked the nation's 17th best for Non-profit Management by U.S. News & World Report.

Recognition from these sources shows that, as a student in this program, you will earn a high-quality education that meets the national standard for public service and non-profit management.

First of Its Kind Curriculum

Our online M.P.A. in Non-Profit Management curriculum is designed to follow the curricular guidelines from the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (N.A.C.C.). These guidelines ensure you receive an education aligned with industry standards and needs.

Based on these guidelines, we've designed our courses to give you a better understanding of leadership, management, public finance, research and analysis, human resources, collaborative decision-making, public policy, ethics, and social advocacy.

You can harness all of that knowledge to build a successful career for yourself in public administration.

Learn more about the courses in our Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management program.

Tap Into a Diverse Network

As part of our master's in public administration online program, you'll be paired up with a small cohort of M.P.A. candidates. The cohort model will provide support and a community-minded experience throughout your educational journey. Cohort members with more on-the-job experience often provide valuable insights into how concepts from the program could be applied out in the field.

Plus, at Seton Hall University, we do not require a GRE exam because we believe that it has the potential to lead to a less diverse student body than is required by our mission. Students from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This diversity enriches your learning experience with a multitude of viewpoints, professional histories, and network connections.

I chose an M.P.A. degree specifically because I felt it offered a very wide range of opportunities.– Alexander McDonald, M.P.A., '05

Read testimonials from students who have completed their master's in public administration online at Seton Hall.

Work With Accomplished Faculty

You'll work side by side with practice-based professors who are experts in the field. They'll provide their in-depth insights and support your progress. Your professors will include:

Roseanne Mirabella, Ph.D., a former president of A.R.N.O.V.A. a leading national authority on non-profit management education research

Seton Hall also regularly invites in scholar-practitioners to share their up-to-the-minute insights from public and non-profit administration. You'll learn directly from practitioners doing the work you believe in.

We've had the president of the state senate. We've had reporters from the biggest newspapers. We've had people from the assembly all come talk about the day-to-day aspects of real-world policymaking.– Matthew Hale, online M.P.A. program chair

Learn more about the accomplished experts and educators you will learn from.

Go Hands-On With a Capstone Project

The online M.P.A. in Non-Profit Management program culminates in a capstone project that brings together all of the skills, knowledge, and competencies you have developed. You'll work with your advisor to tailor your capstone to fit your interests and the program's requirements while tapping into opportunities available in your community.

The capstone project is an opportunity to grow from lessons that only a hands-on experience in your community can provide. You'll transform theory into practice and demonstrate your strengths and understanding through one of three capstone options:

An internship

A group consulting project

An on-the-job research seminar at your place of employment

Learn more about the courses in our Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management program.

Advance Your Career While Making a Difference

The field of public administration and non-profit management is competitive and dynamic, with significant opportunities for highly trained professionals. The non-profit sector has grown 20 percent in the past 10 years,* and employment opportunities are expected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026.**

Through practical instruction, internship opportunities, a diverse network of fellow students, and career resources, you'll be well-prepared and qualified for opportunities such as:

Executive director of a non-profit organization

Program director for an N.G.O.

Chief of staff for an elected official

City manager

Budget analyst

Social and community services manager

Fundraising manager

Learn more about what your career could look like with a Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management.

An online M.P.A. in Non-Profit Management from Seton Hall University prepares you with the leadership skills and cross-sector understanding you need to become an effective administrator in government, social service, higher education, non-profit health care, or general non-profit organization management.

Advance your career while making a difference. Contact an Admissions Advisor at (844) 823-1198 to learn more or request more information.